LIVE AND DRINK OFF THE BEATEN PATH

HANDCRAFTED BEER - CHICO, CA

OUR HANDCRAFTED BEERS

ON TAP

An easy drinking & refreshing authentic Kolsch. Crafted with German pilsner malt & noble hops from the Hallertau Valley. The Kolsch yeast gives it just a touch of tartness and a very dry finish.

5.6% ABV 23 IBUs

Squeegee Double IPA

A double IPA that bucks the current trend to leave the malt behind. The rich color and malt sweetness come from the generous use of Crystal and Munich malts, and is followed by a moderate hop bitterness. Then comes the amazing citrus, pine, and fruit hop flavors and aromas provided by the 6 varieties of hops used in the kettle and with double-dry hopping.

8.9% ABV 81 IBUs

Wunderhund Munich Dunkel

A classic take on an Old World style, this dark lager beer can be easily described as liquid bread. The flavor profile leans towards the rich Munich malt, which gives this beer a very slight sweetness and a medium body. German noble hops are used to provide just enough balance to the malt flavors.

4.9% ABV, 24 IBUs

Lights OutBaltic Porter

This is a dark, rich, and substantial Porter. The flavor is complex and smooth with a moderate level of malty sweetness, and some roasted character that stops well short of burnt or harsh. This beer has a lot of body and a fair amount of alcohol, so it makes the perfect winter sipper.

7.6% ABV, 31 IBUs

Cloudy WaysNortheast IPA

This is our 2nd iteration of this Northeast-inspired IPA. This version uses El Dorado and Azacca late and dry hops. It has huge aromas and flavors of citrus, melon, pear, pineapple, and stone fruit. The medium body and slight sweetness come from Lactose added in the boil. Note; Contains Lactose

7.3% ABV, 38 IBUs

Out of Your Element Hazy Pale Ale

This Northeast-inspired Pale Ale is very well balanced between the malt and hops. The malt aromas and ﬂavors of cereal and bread are balanced nicely by the aromas and ﬂavors of the citrusy, earthy, and piney hops. The ﬁnish is dry and slightly tart, leaving you wanting more.

5.3% ABV, 37 IBUs

Bourbon Barrel Aged Lights Out w/ VanillaBaltic Porter

This is a dark, rich, bourbon barrel aged version of our Baltic Porter that also has vanilla beans added. The flavor is complex and smooth with a moderate level of malt and vanilla derived sweetness. It also has flavors of dark, dried fruit, coffee, chocolate, molasses and smoke, layered deep within the oak and bourbon flavors.

7.8% ABV, 31 IBUs

Electric Oats IPA

An extremely well-balanced American IPA with lots of tropical fruitiness in the aroma and flavor. This beer is dry-hopped with Simcoe and Mosaic hops. It has a nice malt backbone that balances out the West Coast bitterness.

7.0% ABV, 59 IBUs

No Quarter IPA

This well-balanced IPA boasts a juicy hop profile while the almost honey-like malt character makes it eminently drinkable. Holding no quarter on the IPA subdivisions of recent this beer takes the, “path where no one goes” between the East Coast and West Coast.

6.2% ABV, 61 IBU

IN THE FERMENTERS

Hazy Trail Northeast IPA

This Northeast inspired IPA boasts a soft malt character and a juicy hop profile. This unfiltered IPA highlights the berry/melon aromas of a relatively new hop Huell Melon, as well as the fruity flavors and aromas of Mosaic hops. Flaked Rye, Wheat, and Oats provide an extraordinary drinking experience.

THE TAPROOM

Chico's first Taproom, located in the new beverage district in South Chico.

Secret Trail Brewing Company is an artisan craft brewery. STBC is a collaboration of Charlie Barrett, Michelle Barrett & Jesse Fischer. We seek to be a community-focused, locally- sourced brewery making both the classic styles and original innovations. We have a 3,200Sq Ft. 15-barrel production brewery & tasting room located in the up-and-coming beverage district located in the Barber area of South Chico. Our beers are created by Charlie Barrett, our Head Brewer, & Jake Dickman, our Assistant Brewer.

Our Taproom was created to be inviting & comfortable. Jesse Fischer, Michelle Barrett & our staff will welcome you into a rustic-modern, environment to enjoy our craft beers. Kids & dogs are welcome. With our push to change the city code for allowance of taprooms within manufacturing zones, we are the first of the newest movement of small craft breweries with taprooms, in Chico. We hope other established & future beverage production facilities, within the city limits, will harness the ability to grow the craft movement of beer, distilled spirits, & ciders.

We aim to make the highest quality, freshest beer possible for Chico and beyond. Remember to "Live and Drink Off the Beaten Path"